Michigan and Minnesota are frontrunners, Illinois likely to lose early DNC primary bid

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Michigan and Minnesota are frontrunners, Illinois likely to lose early DNC primary bid
Michigan and Minnesota are frontrunners, Illinois likely to lose early DNC primary bid
In 2020, Iowa voted on February 3, followed by New Hampshire on February 11, Nevada on February 22, and South Carolina on February 29.Super Tuesday was his March… 29.11.2022, Sputnik International
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Michigan and Minnesota are the frontrunners to win the bid as the first Midwestern states to vote in the DNC primary, but Illinois is likely to lose the bid, multiple insiders said in the Chicago Sun-Times. is talking to A resolution calling for a nominating calendar that reflects the country’s diversity will help Democrats win the White House and contribute to a fair electoral process. But Illinois has two big drawbacks for him. The state is not a battleground state, and Chicago’s media market is expensive, which can put cash-strapped candidates at a disadvantage. It was also questioned whether local Chicago politics would cast a shadow over the presidential primary, pointing to Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s recent battle with the Chicago Teachers Union. Both states are battleground states, and the DNC recently took control of state governments. US President Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee for 2024, has not publicly commented on how he wants the primaries to start. . White House Press Secretary Carine Jean-Pierre offered no insight into the president’s thinking when asked Monday.Iowa has long held the distinction of being the first to vote in the DNC primary. It has been criticized for lacking diversity, being a stronghold of the Republican Party, and having a significant impact on primary elections. Its caucus system has been obliquely called Byzantine. A panel of rules and bylaws made pitches from 16 states and Puerto Rico in June. New York, Georgia and Texas are other candidates to host the event.
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In 2020, Iowa voted on February 3, followed by New Hampshire on February 11, Nevada on February 22, and South Carolina on February 29. .
In April, the DNC’s Rules and Bylaws Committee passed a resolution calling for a nominating calendar that reflects the country’s diversity, helps Democrats win in the White House, and contributes to a fair electoral process.
Illinois, one of the most diverse states in the country, hoped this fact would help it lead the vote. But Illinois has her two big drawbacks. It’s not a battleground state, and Chicago’s media market is expensive, which can put less-funded candidates at a disadvantage.
During the Illinois pitch to the DNC’s Rules and By-Laws Committee, Illinois representatives were also questioned about whether local politics in Chicago would overshadow the presidential primary, particularly Chicago Mayor Lori. He pointed to the recent fight between Lightfoot and the Chicago Teachers Union.
Conversely, Michigan and Minnesota are both battleground states, with the DNC recently taking control of state government. It is believed that the final candidate will be backed in the state in which they vote first by starting their first campaign in that state.
US President Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee for 2024, has not publicly commented on how he wants to begin the initial process. White House Press Secretary Carine Jean-Pierre was asked Monday When did not offer any insight into the president’s thinking.
“I have nothing else to preview or share about any comments or statements the president may make on this particular issue,” she said.
Long held to vote first in the DNC primary, Iowa is almost certain to lose that spot. has been criticized. Its caucus system has been called Oblique and Byzantine.
The Committee on Rules and Bylaws made pitches from 16 states and Puerto Rico in June.
A potential loss in Illinois’ bid to become the first state to vote will reportedly have no bearing on the state’s attempt to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention. , are other candidates for hosting the event.
https://sputniknews.com/20221129/illinois-to-likely-lose-bid-for-early-dnc-primary-state-as-michigan-minnesota-become-frontrunners-1104805228.html Michigan and Minnesota are frontrunners, Illinois likely to lose early DNC primary bid